Which of the Following Is the Most Appropriate Nursing Action

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing action when intermittently gavage-feeding a preterm infant?

• A)Allow formula to flow by gravity.
• B)Insert tube through nares rather than mouth.
• C)Avoid letting infant suck on tube.
• D)Apply steady pressure to syringe to deliver formula to stomach in a timely manner.

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Definitions:

Hypertensive Crisis

A medical condition characterized by a severe and rapid increase in blood pressure that can lead to stroke, heart attack, or other serious complications.

Inhibits

To restrain or hold back an action, process, or growth, often referring to biochemical or psychological reactions.

Cardiogenic Shock

A life-threatening condition resulting from inadequate blood flow due to the heart’s inability to pump effectively, often after a severe heart attack.

Hypotensive Shock

A life-threatening condition where there is not enough blood flow throughout the body, often due to severe low blood pressure, leading to organ failure.